“I’m a grown woman, so why am I so afraid to be home alone?”

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“I’m a grown woman, so why am I so afraid to be home alone?”

By Charlotte Alice Moore

2 years ago

8 min read

From TikTok to Mumsnet, women are sharing their feelings of anxiety about being alone in their own homes. What could make us feel less vulnerable?  


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